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Clear clam lerp

Hyalinaspis sp.

Photo by MartinL
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Field Notes

Description:

A small psyllid bug nymph that builds a sugary protective covering. This species is particularly transparent.

Notes:

This one is scarce and solitary. I've seen it before.
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8778744

Reference Links:

Clam Lerp Insects - Genus Hyalinaspis

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
MartinL
Thanks Mayra and Argy. The lerps seem to rarely be a problem but the gall forming psyllids like Schedotrioza sp can be. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/11475006
Mark Ridgway
They're not really pests here - they come and go.
MartinL
And very good for birds, mammals and ants.
CindyBinghamKeiser
I love good spotting days :) Psyllids may be a pest but they're interesting!
MartinL
Thanks Cindy, I wonder why they bother with a glass house? I've found several different psyllid species today on a single tree including two that I haven't even seen before.

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PublishedMay 6, 2013

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